Portugal to extend state of emergency to May Portugal will extend the state of emergency imposed to combat coronavirus until May 1, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Friday. Apr 10, 2020 0 2
Surgeons develop operation-triage plan to reduce OR volume during COVID-19 pandemic Within a month of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health treating its first patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Feb. 3, UCSF surgeons began formulating a plan to respond to the pandemic and ... Apr 10, 2020 0 1
For asthma patients, the novel coronavirus can be scary. Here's what you need to know The new coronavirus's ability to wreak havoc in the lungs is raising a lot of concerns and questions from my asthma patients. They already know how it feels to have trouble breathing. Now, they are wondering what risks they ... Apr 10, 2020 0 6
Behind the vaccines: How science is building immunity Vaccines are one of the most successful public health measures of all time, saving millions of lives every year. But how are they made? Apr 10, 2020 0 1
Clinical trial underway to test nitric oxide in COVID-19 patients Doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are enrolling patients in an international clinical trial to find out if inhaled nitric oxide benefits those with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) who have severely damaged ... Apr 10, 2020 0 35
Coronavirus an 'existential threat' to Africa's most vulnerable communities The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned coronavirus poses "an existential threat to our continent." Evidence from past crises shows not everyone is affected equally; the ... Apr 10, 2020 0 2
Forget old screen 'time' rules during coronavirus. Here's what you should focus on instead COVID-19 has left parents grappling with the challenges of online learning, entertainment and work. It's natural the amount of time children spend using screens will now increase. Apr 10, 2020 0 2
Tips for caregivers coping with Alzheimer's during COVID-19 pandemic With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementias (ADRD) are experiencing unique challenges. Lisa Wiese, Ph.D., an assistant professor, ... Apr 10, 2020 0 6
Researchers look at dry heat to curb depletion of N95 respirator masks As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and nears its so-called apex in New York State, the need for N95 respirator masks, which protect against inhalation of airborne coronavirus molecular particles, is still a top concern. According ... Apr 10, 2020 0 9
Psychology research: Antivaxxers actually think differently than other people In 2000, the measles virus was declared eliminated from the United States. Despite cases coming in from outside the country, there were few outbreaks because most people were vaccinated against measles. And then 2019 happened. Apr 10, 2020 0 19
